I am an experienced criminal trial attorney, with over 22 years practicing law, including felony trials for Reckless Homicide. The majority of those years were spent as a deputy prosecuting attorney where I concentrated on OWI cases including OWI Causing Death cases.
In my capacity as a deputy prosecuting attorney I would routinely go to crash scenes at all hours of the day or night. Many times throughout the year I would conduct training for law enforcement officers. This has provided me with a keen insight into and knowledge of the criminal justice system.
This passion to do my best and put the hours needed into a case is now brought to defending my clients in Northwest Indiana including the counties of Lake, Porter, La Porte, St. Joseph, Newton, Jasper, Starke and Marshall in a variety of criminal cases including misdemeanors and complex felonies.
I rely upon my honesty and integrity, presenting the facts in a straight forward manner. I strive to maintain a strong rapport with my clients, other legal professionals and the bench. I would like to put my knowledge, experience & dedication to work for you.
- Criminal Law
- Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
- DUI & DWI
- Traffic Tickets
- Suspended License
- Domestic Violence
- Domestic Violence Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence Restraining Orders
- White Collar Crime
- Specialized Driving Privileges
- Expungements
- Free Consultation
- Credit Cards Accepted
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Rates, Retainers and Additional Information
I do offer flexible payment plans that work with your budget.
- Indiana
- English: Spoken, Written
- Bennett & Catsadimas, P.C.
- Current
- Valparaiso University School of Law
- J.D. | Law
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- Ball State University
- B.S. (1994) | Political Science, Psychology, Business
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- Client's Choice Award
- Avvo`
- Indiana State Bar  # 20788-45
- Member
- Current
- Lake County Bar Association
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- Activities: Criminal Defense section
- Porter County Bar Association
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- American Inns of Court, Calumet Council
- Master of the Bench
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- Prosecutor Perspective in OWI cases and substance abuse treatment, Fall Conference, Nashville, IN
- Panel discussion for Introduction to Courts, Ivy Tech College
- Panel discussion on Criminal Justice System, the role of the Police, Prosecutor and Defense Attorney, Criminal Law class
- Ivy Tech College
- Q. I have two charges from 1985. altered driver's license and it was dismissed. criminal conversion does this
- A: I do not know specifically if the conversion would prevent you from becoming a notary, however conversion is a crime of dishonesty, therefore more than likely it would disqualify you. It appears you would qualify to have the cases expunged off your record. Consider consulting with a criminal defense attorney to see about your options.
- Q. If a hospital blood draw is under the legal limit and then the state lab draw is over the legal limit can you fight?
- A: If the two blood draws are done close in time to where there should be a comparable result, then it does become an evidentiary issue as to what is the correct blood score. You should consult with and experienced OWI attorney.
- Q. I was arrested last Sept. 22 ,two F 6's, poss. charges. I am, on March 20, 2023, just being arrained. Is this legal?
- A: The State has 48 hours to have charges filed and probable cause to be determined by a judge or magistrate. Since you bonded out the time requirement no longer applies. The State has five years from your arrest date to file charges.